Developing your study skills in the UK

I am Bruna Tolomeli from Brazil studying MA Post Production Editing. In my opinion, study skills in Brazil are not that different from the ones in the UK, but I have noticed a few differences between them. Exams vs essays Firstly, one of the differences is the way each country assesses their students. In Brazil, I… Read more » about Developing your study skills in the UK

Studying in the UK vs in Brazil

MA 3D Computer Animation student, Kamila Bianchi, shares her experience with studying in the UK and how it compares with studying in her country, Brazil. My first thought when comparing studying in Brazil with the UK was that here (in the UK) you have to dedicate a lot more time to your studies than back… Read more » about Studying in the UK vs in Brazil

Staying motivated during your studies

Third year BA (Hons) Business Studies student Corey Kemp shares his advice on staying motivated during your studies: Opportunity: I know assignments, coursework and exams can be seen as daunting but you should try and change your approach towards it. See it as an opportunity to showcase your hard work and your capabilities in your… Read more » about Staying motivated during your studies

PR student Laura shares her placement experience in Barcelona

My placement year has been a blessing in disguise. I worked for two companies this year and both taught me important lessons and what my expectations should be like when I find a real job in the industry. With the European Bartender School and The Terrible Placement That Shall Not Be Named, I managed to… Read more » about PR student Laura shares her placement experience in Barcelona

Placement talk: Lost? No worries, we’ve all been there

Placements and trying to find one… those good old terrifying times from second year. While some courses are set to have a year, others like us in Scriptwriting get to choose between a short or long experience. Whether you have a month or year placement, finding the right place for you is one of the… Read more » about Placement talk: Lost? No worries, we’ve all been there

BU was where I needed to be

This is Alex Parker from Texas, who studied MA 3D Computer Animation here at Bournemouth University. She has recently been interviewed by the British Council USA, and we would like to share her story with you. Why did you choose the UK to study film and media? After an interview with DreamWorks Animation Studios, I… Read more » about BU was where I needed to be

The best of both worlds

I am Spiwe Ncube from Zimbabwe studying a Master’s in Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology here at BU since September 2017. Although I can’t read your mind, I am sure you are searching for a university or trying to decide from your list of short-listed universities, right? I have been in your shoes. It was not… Read more » about The best of both worlds

Why you should book an Open Day

Booking an Open Day is the most valuable thing you can do when picking a University. Looking at the website and photos can only give you so much information about the course/location/accommodation, but if you really want to immerse yourself in parts of Uni life, you must book an Open Day! Luckily, Bournemouth University have… Read more » about Why you should book an Open Day

How your parents can prepare for your uni experience

Whether you’re the first son/daughter to leave, or the second or third, each time will be difficult for your parents, so here’s a few things to do together to make the transition easier! Visiting the University together Bournemouth has lots of Open Days and applicant days leading up to when you finally move here! It… Read more » about How your parents can prepare for your uni experience

My Summer Ball experience

If you haven’t heard of BU’s annual Summer Ball then where have you been?? Bournemouth’s Ball is officially the biggest in the UK and actually broke the record this year with 7,500 students having the time of their lives in some hilarious fancy dress. Those 7,500 students included me and my three best friends who… Read more » about My Summer Ball experience

Preparing for a placement

Summer is finally here! And whilst that means making most of the sunny weather and catching up with friends it is also the perfect time to gain vital industry experience. Most degrees at Bournemouth University have a compulsory 4/6 week or year placement as part of their course, which students must complete to graduate. This… Read more » about Preparing for a placement